Open Circle Jewish Learning:Mindful Living

An exploration of topics within the realm of Jewish spirituality, including Jewish Mindfulness, meditation, Mussar, and Mysticism

Spring 2018

Mussar and Meditation

Laila Goodman

Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester

Sundays, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

March 11, 25; April 8, 22; May 6, 13; June 3

Fee: $140

A workshop-style course to learn and practice basic techniques of meditation and Mussar. Mussar practice will focus on one middah (a character trait such as patience, humility, gratitude, etc.) each session with the intention of focusing on that trait as you move through your week. Sessions will start with a short meditation followed by sharing about the challenges and successes of our practices.

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual discipline that helps us to nurture depth of soul and spirit. Through the exploration of Jewish wisdom and insight, we develop a way of living that reflects inner-peace, ethical living, and deepened appreciation for life’s blessings. Class size is limited.

Please note: Registration not available through Hebrew College for this class. To register, send an email to adultlearning@templeemanuel.com.

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice drawing on centuries of Jewish wisdom about human behavior. Mussar provides a pathway to compassionately focus on ‘soul traits’ such as patience, humility, courage, and truthfulness, as well as a community for encouragement and support of personal spiritual growth. Our group will utilize everyday experiences such as communication in relationships, dealing with deadlines, functioning within community, paying attention, and making decisions, to help us each work towards becoming the person and Jew we aspire to be! Consistent attendance, confidentiality, and brief practice between sessions are all necessary.

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual discipline that helps us to nurture depth of soul and spirit. Through the exploration of Jewish wisdom and insight, we develop a way of living that reflects inner-peace, ethical living, and deepened appreciation for life’s blessings. This course will accommodate beginners as well as more experienced students. Class size is limited.

Jewish Mysticism and Meditation (FILLED)

Rabbi Natan Margalit

Private home

Sundays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

October 15; November 12; December 10, 2017; and January 14; February 11; March 11; April 8; and May 13, 2018

Fee: $160

Temple Shalom Mussar

Carol Glass

Newton

Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

October 17, 31; November 14, 28; December 12; January 2, 16; February 6, 27; March 6, 20; April 3, 24; May 8, 22; one June date TBD

Fee: $320

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice drawing on centuries of Jewish wisdom about human behavior. Mussar provides a pathway to compassionately focus on ‘soul traits’ such as patience, humility, courage, and truthfulness, as well as a community for encouragement and support of personal spiritual growth. Our group will utilize everyday experiences such as communication in relationships, dealing with deadlines, functioning within community, paying attention, and making decisions, to help us each work towards becoming the person and Jew we aspire to be! Consistent attendance, confidentiality, and brief practice between sessions are all necessary.

Mussar Study and Practice

Merry Arnold

Temple Sinai, Brookline

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Fee: $160

October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 29; December 7, 14

An introduction to Mussar, the study and practice of Jewish ethics and self-development. Mussar offers a practical approach, rooted in Jewish teachings, to enhance our lives by studying and thoughtfully working on traits we wish to develop or improve in ourselves. These range from lovingkindness to curiosity, honor to humility. Join us as we work toward becoming the people we'd like to be!

Mussar Practice (FILLED)

Eric Gurvis

Lexington

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

October 19; November 2, 16, 30; December 14, 21; January 4, 18; February 1, 22; March 8, 22; April 12, 26; May 10, 24; June 7, 21

Fee: $360

Advanced Mussar Va'ad (FILLED)

Rabbi Eric Gurvis

Beth El Temple Center, Belmont

Mondays

November 20; December 11; January 8; February 12; March 12; April 9; May 14; June 11

Fee: $180

Mussar study and practice for experienced practitioners. Each session will focus on a different middah, to be chosen by the group.